Overview

• On May 30, Weiner appeared on ABC’s The View to discuss his bid for New York City Council’s District 2 seat.
• Co-host Ana Navarro questioned his suitability after his 2016 conviction for sending obscene material to a minor resulted in a 15-month prison term and sex-offender registration.
• Weiner accepted full responsibility for his misconduct and identified addiction and personal struggles as driving factors.
• He cited his Catholic faith to argue that his suffering prepared him for public service and distinguished his approach from politicians who deny wrongdoing.
• Audience applause followed his remarks, indicating some support for his redemption narrative even as skepticism endures.